CLEVELAND, Ohio - It's no coincidence that NFL Draft 2014 is one of the most important in recent memory for the Cleveland Browns. And with 10 picks overall, the Browns have what seem like countless options.

The Browns have three of the first 35 choices. They have two picks in tonight's first round: No. 4; and No. 26, which they obtained from Indianapolis last season in exchange for running back Trent Richardson. In the second round Friday, the Browns own the third pick, 35th overall.

Northeast Ohio Media Group Browns reporter Mary Kay Cabot sees six scenarios that could unfold with those picks. Here is the fifth one, and be sure to check out the other five that are posting today:

Scenario No. 5

4. OT Greg Robinson, Auburn

Ht: 6-5 Wt: 335 40 time: 4.98

Many of the personnel folks I've talked to over the past several weeks have said that Robinson would be an excellent choice for the Browns at No. 4, even though they have seven-time Pro Bowler Joe Thomas as left tackle. One scout told me that Robinson is comparing to Hall of Fame tackle Walter Jones and that he's a can't-miss prospect. Coach Mike Pettine said during minicamp last week that tackle is not a need for the Browns, but everyone I've talked to has said he'd be extremely difficult to pass up because of his high draft grade. Robinson could step in right away at right tackle and then possibly replace Joe Thomas somewhere down the road. That would enable the Browns to move Mitchell Schwartz to guard, although Pettine has said he views him as a tackle.

Still, a possible future Hall of Famer is always intriguing, and personnel types are loving Robinson.

"Outstanding tackle,'' said Pettine. "He's a player that has all the measurables. The nice thing that you like about him is the toughness. He's a finisher. He's going to knock you down and he's not going to help you up. I know he's played (guard). If you look at Jonathan Ogden, he was a guard his first year in the NFL and then he ended up transitioning out to tackle. A lot of people don't realize that. But when you're looking for the best player available and that name pops up, whether you have that player on your roster or you have Joe Thomas on the roster at left tackle, you don't want to say 'we're not going to take him because we have one.' ''

"They’re really good players,'' Farmer said. "We were sitting in the suite at the combine when Greg Robinson ran, and Jimmy (Haslam) turned and was like, ‘How big was he?’ so you go back and you start reviewing the numbers and the size and the movement and then his play, and he's a very, very interesting prospect as to what he can possibly bring to a franchise.

"Same thing with Jake Matthews. His history and pedigree speak for themselves. I want to drive competition on the roster. So Joe Thomas is a very good football player. He’s been to numerous Pro Bowls, he’s been a successful player for a reason. But having players on this roster that Joe looks over and says, ‘Oh, boy, that’s a real guy right there,’ that’s something good for our franchise and good for our football team. I think there’s no way I would tell you that those guys aren’t interesting players for us as well.''

26. QB Derek Carr, Fresno State

Ht: 6-2 3/8 Wt: 214 40 time: 4.69

Carr would be a great choice for the Browns at No. 26 if he lasts this long, and the Browns could justify not starting him right away if they don't take him at No. 4. Even though he might not be the first quarterback taken, he told cleveland.com last month that he thinks he's the best quarterback in this draft.

"In the most humble way you can answer that question, yes,'' Carr said in an exclusive interview. "Absolutely. There's no doubt in my mind. That's a tough one for me to answer because I don't like talking about myself in that light, but to answer it, absolutely. There's no doubt in my mind that I can play with those guys, and if we're going to compete, I like my chances. It only takes one team to fall in love with you.''

Carr also relishes the chance to compete with Brian Hoyer. "I think it would be a great opportunity,'' said Carr, who led the NCAA with 5,083 yards and 50 TD passes in 2013. "No matter where I go, I'll be competing for the job, and at the same time learning. Brian's a veteran and he knows what he's doing. I'll sit there and learn from him as much as I can, but at the same time, we're going to push each other, try and make each other better and the ultimate goal is to make the team better.''

View full sizeTCU's Jason Verrett is one of the top cornerbacks available in the draft.AP

35. CB Jason Verrett, TCU

Ht: 5-9 1/2 Wt: 189 40 time: 4.38

If the Browns go offense with the first two picks, they'd almost have to go cornerback here. But the only way they'll land Verrett at No. 35 is if teams are scared off by the torn labrum surgery he had in March. But he should be ready to go by the start of the season and would challenge for the starting job opposite Joe Haden. Verrett has blazing speed, amazing ball skills and is a tenacious tackler for his size.

The Browns watched plenty of good cornerbacks sign elsewhere in free agency, and they absolutely need a starter out of this draft, especially because they don't seem confident that last year's third-round pick, Leon McFadden, is ready to step up into that role.

Actually, the Browns need a starter so much that it wouldn't be surprising for them to trade up to get one. They tied for seventh in the NFL with 29 TD passes allowed last season, and broke down at the end of halves and games. Buster Skrine can serve as the nickel back, but the Browns still need a solid No. 2.

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